Tuesday, June 19, 2012

WOW #28

Anna
remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made
sense. When she and her mom were a family, just the two of them against
the world. But now her mom’s gone most of the time, chasing the next
marriage, the next stepfather. And Anna has learned a new way to make
sense of the world. A way to fill her empty afternoons, her empty house.
Anna discovers that boys – from Desmond to Joey, from Todd to Sam - can
make you feel less alone.

Everyone at school has heard about
Anna and the boys; everyone calls her a slut. Anna’s only friend, Toy,
is a girl like her. Toy is a master at using boys, who seems to get
everything she wants from them. Anna longs to be Toy, to have Toy’s
romantic life, because even when Anna gives boys what they want, she
still fails to get what she needs.

When Anna loses Sam, a boy who
is more than just useful, a boy so perfect that even Toy could be
jealous, she discovers the truth about Toy’s stories – and a truth about
herself. That no matter what she barters or gives away, she still has
to confront herself – the child inside that’s spent her life yearning
for family, belonging and affection. Now, with so much of what she
thought true proven to be a lie, Anna finally takes a new look at
herself and her life. Could there be a different way of seeing boys? And
could she, for the first time, find the strength to take her destiny in
her own hands?

Why I'm Waiting?

The cover is so pretty! So many books have the guy be the "user" so it's nice to see the roles reversed to mix things up a bit.Should be an interesting story seeing Anna change and fall for Sam.

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47 comments:

Omg, I cannot freaking wait for this book. Sounds so different than most ya books out there. And the cover is gorgeous! Too bad it comes out 2013 :( awesome pick! Was thinking of picking this book this week too...

Hell to the YES. I'm extremely excited to read this one too. I don't remember how or when I came upon this book, but with that amazing cover and exceptional summary to go with it, I was a goner! I am dreaded the long wait we have for this one Jenn. LOL. I think we can manage though ;) Wonderful pick!!

This one definitely sounds like an original contemp. The cover is a plus as well. The only concern I have is that there is a character named "Toy". That may throw me off a bit, lol :) Great pick! my WoW

WOW, this book sounds fantastic! I hadn't heard of it before now, and it is soooo going on my TBR! I love the cover, love the idea of the girl being the user for a change and growing from her mistakes.... Can't wait! Here’s my WoW post! ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte

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